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Sell (List, actually) My Timeshare Now (by KC):

rodm81 wrote:
In a frustrated attempt to get off this DRI hamster wheel, I foolishly paid $2500 to a company called <sellmytimesharenow.com> in Florida - who appear to have done nothing but pocket the fee.
Given the devious nature of the way DRI conducts their business, I would not be at all surprised if they are in cahoots!
Has anyone else experienced this? I will gladly join and support a class action law suit to rid myself of DRI.

Lance is entirely correct that there is absolutely NO connection of any kind between DRI and SMTN. SMTN has been a completely independent (and successful --- at least for themselves, anyhow) upfront fee listing "service" for quite some time. That said, the odds for a successful sale (or even receiving many inquiries) via SMTN are somewhere between slim and none. It most definitely is NOT a "build it (or pay it) and they will come" situation. You really need to just put that checkbook away and actively pursue other avenues.

DRI is a VERY deep pockets corporation. I respectfully suggest not putting any stock or unfounded hope in a "class action lawsuit". Focus on just getting rid of the ownership that you once voluntarily chose to purchase. DRI accepts "deedbacks" for a flat $250 fee, but obviously only if there is no unpaid loan balance and owner account has no unpaid fees. I believe that DRI calls their "deedback" program "Transitions" (much like Wyndham calls their deedback program "Ovation"). Have you ever even looked into this?

The $2,500 you paid to SMTN is unfortunately gone forever. Their fine print clearly states that there is absolutely no guarantee regarding successful sale of your timeshare. SMTN provides a lame ad / listing --- nothing more. SMTN stays in business (and thrives) because desperate people seeking an "exit" just really want to "believe" and somehow become willing to pony up serious money in their desperation. Throwing serious money at the problem won't solve it and paying serious "upfront cash" to a lame and ineffective listing service doesn't move anyone a single step closer to lawfully shedding an ownership. You can still "exit" DRI for $250 (if your account is current), but that $2,500 to SMTN is GONE.